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Beech Island, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,139
Population
232/sq mi density
$31,996
Median Income
$18,412 per capita
$105,400
Home Value
$238,069 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
39.7% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
145
Violent Crime/100K
1,557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$31,996 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Beech Island enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 229 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 232/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4286°N, 81.8903°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Aiken County County |
| Nearest Airport | Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0430 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Beech Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.6").